• Wesley Out of School Hours Care
• Before and after school care and vacation care
• Location: Epping West Public School
• Full-time position

About us

For 25 years, Wesley Out of School Hours Care (Wesley OOSH) has been a leader in providing before and after school care and vacation care for primary school-aged children. As part of Wesley Mission, a trusted community service organisation with over 200 years of history, we are proud to deliver care that makes a lasting difference to children and their families. We believe every child deserves an environment that encourages learning, connection, and belonging. With 12 services across Sydney and the Central Coast, Wesley OOSH is committed to creating spaces where children feel at home and families feel supported.

Our Epping West service, licenced for 160 children, is located in a dedicated space within the school, providing a home like environment where every child can thrive.

About the role

As the Centre Coordinator, you will take on a key leadership role in creating a vibrant and inclusive environment for children, families, and Educators. You will be the Nominated Supervisor and oversee the day-to-day operations of the OOSH centre, supported every step of the way by a collaborative team that includes dedicated Educators, Responsible Persons, a Senior Educator, and an experienced administration team. Additionally, our qualified and hands-on management team will provide guidance to ensure your success.

At Wesley Mission, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and career development. You will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities and be encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement within the extended education industry. You will also be instrumental in upholding our child-safe standards, leading by example and fostering a culture of safety, respect, and trust.

We believe that every life matters, and that belief drives everything we do. At Wesley Mission, you will join a team that genuinely cares about its community, values the difference Educators make, and is committed to doing all the good we can. Join us, and you will not only lead with impact but also find personal support and purpose in your role.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and a genuine passion for working with children. You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing children with the best possible experiences during their time in care. Your cooperative and collaborative approach will help you build strong relationships with families, Educators, and other stakeholders.

Demonstrated behaviours:

• ability to engage and inspire a passionate team through clear decision making and the provision of a supportive and collaborative management style
• sound working knowledge of the Child safe Standards
• demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• relate well to a range of people with sound listening and problem-solving skills
• be spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic
• confident professional with strong initiative
• be reliable
• display emotional maturity and resilience

Essential skills/knowledge

• an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or equivalent
• sound working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place

• minimum 1-year experience working in a Children’s service.
• demonstrated experience in coordinating a team
• ability to direct the development, planning, implementation and review of innovative, stimulating, high quality programming for the service
• First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualification
• knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety
• current Working with Children Check
• completion of DEC approved Child Protection Training
• current driver’s licence
• proven organisational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• demonstrable skills in conflict resolution and change management
• thorough attention to detail
• excellent written and oral skills
• be prepared to work split shifts as required
• excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and patient
• proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the use of QikKids
• previous OOSH experience
• experience in facilitating group games and sports

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Children’s Services Award with generous salary packaging available. Other benefits include discounted private health cover, study assistance and Employee Assistance Program.